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Does Jesus Make You Fat? Ask Jackie Pullinger!
Jackie Pullinger interviewed by Alan Whicker when he revisited the far east. Read about how Jesus can make you fat - if you are a heroin-addict that is.
jackie pullinger missionary work in hong kong • the walled city in hong kong • chasing the dragon • alan whicker's journey of a lifetime on the bbc • st.stephen's society
Jackie Pullinger interviewed by Alan Whicker when he revisited the far east. Read about how Jesus can make you fat - if you are a heroin-addict that is.
jackie pullinger missionary work in hong kong • the walled city in hong kong • chasing the dragon • alan whicker's journey of a lifetime on the bbc • st.stephen's society
Carcassonne, France – a Medieval Walled City
Tourists come for the medieval walled city on the hill, but the Ville Basse (lower town) of Carcassonne will also charm, and is a good base to tour the Languedoc region.
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Tourists come for the medieval walled city on the hill, but the Ville Basse (lower town) of Carcassonne will also charm, and is a good base to tour the Languedoc region.
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Evora – Portugal’s Walled City
Explore the historic winding streets, art-filled churches and quiet parks of the former home of the Portuguese royal family.
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Intramuros, Manila's 16th Century Walled City
Intramuros, built in 1571, is a city within a city enclosed with walls. Cobbled streets, Spanish styled-houses, churches, baluartes, and drawbridges---these are evocative of the 300 years of Spanish occupation in Manila. Join me now as I soak up the walls' atmosphere.
manila • intramuros • philippine weekend getaways • walled city • walls
Intramuros, built in 1571, is a city within a city enclosed with walls. Cobbled streets, Spanish styled-houses, churches, baluartes, and drawbridges---these are evocative of the 300 years of Spanish occupation in Manila. Join me now as I soak up the walls' atmosphere.
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Lucca - Italy's Medieval Walled City
A ninety minute train ride from Florence takes enterprising tourists to the beautiful old city of Lucca.
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A ninety minute train ride from Florence takes enterprising tourists to the beautiful old city of Lucca.
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Essaouira Morocco
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Essaouira is a World Heritage Site. It is a peaceful coastal town easy to reach from Marakesh. Official languages are Arabic and French but many people speak English.
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The Perched Villages of France
The traveler to the fabled land of sun and color in southern France may miss storied villages from ancient past. The short detour from Avignon is a must see.
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Parts of a Medieval Castle – The Bailey
The bailey was one of the most public areas of a medieval castle, an open area within the castle walls.
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The bailey was one of the most public areas of a medieval castle, an open area within the castle walls.
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Parts of a Medieval Castle – The Keep
The keep was the strongest part of a castle and usually the last to fall in an attack.
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The keep was the strongest part of a castle and usually the last to fall in an attack.
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Parts of a Medieval Castle – The Moat
A moat is one of the most recognisable and best-known features of a medieval castle.
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A moat is one of the most recognisable and best-known features of a medieval castle.
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The Best of Verona: Beyond Juliet
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Visiting Amdo Tibet in China
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Meknes: Morocco's Forgotten Jewel
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Walk Down the Lane of Manila City, Philippines
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Portugal’s Ten Best Sights
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Article about the festivals in Quebec City.
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north thailand travel • chiang mai temples • wat phra that doi suthep • wat gatekaram • wat jed yod wat chiang man
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The Great Hall was the main room in which both castle residents and visitors could meet and socialise.
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Whether you're a history buff or a romantic at heart, these three castles will fire up your imagination.
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Derry / Londonderry
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France - Mediterranean Resort Le Cape D'Agde
Cap D'Agde has excellent beaches and many activities for children. It is close to historic towns and has a special holiday village for nudists with its own private beach.
france mediterranean resort le cape d'agde • cap d'agde holiday village for nudists • carcassonne fortified medieval city • languedoc-roussillon coast • cape d'agde naturist quarter
Cap D'Agde has excellent beaches and many activities for children. It is close to historic towns and has a special holiday village for nudists with its own private beach.
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Halloween Festivities in Ireland
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Hidden Rivers Of London
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Best known for the iconic River Thames, London also boasts a fascinating history of hidden rivers beneath its streets. Find out more about the lost rivers of London.
hidden rivers of london • lost rivers london • london hidden rivers • london lost rivers • fleet river london
Hillary Clinton's French Ancestry
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hillary clinton’s french ancestry • hillary clinton descent from quebec founders • nicholas gode • jean baptiste beaudry • guillaume beaudry
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Malta – A Sunny Island in the Mediterranean
Malta is a sunny island in the Mediterranean with some great sandy beaches and historic monuments. The British influence is everywhere and English is widely spoken.
sunny mediterranean island • great sandy beaches • historic monuments • british influence • english spoken
Malta is a sunny island in the Mediterranean with some great sandy beaches and historic monuments. The British influence is everywhere and English is widely spoken.
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Now Thank We All Our God
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martin • rinkart • thirty • years' • war
The story behind the famous hymn, popular in Lutheran circles. While played mainly at Thanksgiving, does remind us daily of all we have to be thankful of despite trials and tribulations around us.
martin • rinkart • thirty • years' • war
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mexico honeymoon • romantic mexican destinations • off the beaten path • honeymoon experience • mexico
From swimming in underwater caves to exploring the winding, cobblestone paths that lead to the Alleyway of the Kiss, Mexico honeymoons offer romance and adventure.
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Seeing Portugal Region by Region
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portugal's weekly street markets • folk dancing at festivals • tower of belem • portuguese monasteries • hotel palacio
Portugal, only slightly larger than the US state of Maine, is best enjoyed region by region rather than trying to see it all in anything but an extended trip.
portugal's weekly street markets • folk dancing at festivals • tower of belem • portuguese monasteries • hotel palacio
Shopping in Cartagena, Colombia
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cartagena shopping. emeralds set in 24k gold • colombian coffee • colombian handicrafts • los bovedas • panama hats
Cartagena sells emeralds mined in Colombia. Colombian handicrafts include ceramics and hammocks. Juan Valdez coffee and other brands are bargain supermarket buys.
cartagena shopping. emeralds set in 24k gold • colombian coffee • colombian handicrafts • los bovedas • panama hats
Sir Sidney Smith
A major defeat for the young Napoleon, the 1799 siege of Acre proved to be Sidney Smith's moment in history.
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A major defeat for the young Napoleon, the 1799 siege of Acre proved to be Sidney Smith's moment in history.
commodore sir sidney smith • royal navy sidney smith • sidney smith siege acre • sidney smith toulon • napoleon siege of acre
Spin on England's Ferris Wheels
The London Eye, Manchester Wheel and Yorkshire Wheel offer tourists a bird's eye view of three of England's best-loved cities. Take a ride on a modern observation wheel.
london eye • yorkshire wheel • wheel of mancheser • england ferris wheels • london ferris wheel
The London Eye, Manchester Wheel and Yorkshire Wheel offer tourists a bird's eye view of three of England's best-loved cities. Take a ride on a modern observation wheel.
london eye • yorkshire wheel • wheel of mancheser • england ferris wheels • london ferris wheel
The Colmar Pocket of World War II
With the Bulge secured, the 75th Infantry Division assists in the elimination of the Colmar Pocket in eastern France, before returning to Holland and entering Germany.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • colmar pocket • french army • german army
With the Bulge secured, the 75th Infantry Division assists in the elimination of the Colmar Pocket in eastern France, before returning to Holland and entering Germany.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • colmar pocket • french army • german army
The Ghost Tours of Quebec City
Halloween makes the perfect time to discover Quebec City, take a spooky ghost tour and hear chilling ghost stories from French-Canada's grizzly hidden past.
ghost tours • ghost tours of quebec • halloween • quebec city • ghosts in quebec
Halloween makes the perfect time to discover Quebec City, take a spooky ghost tour and hear chilling ghost stories from French-Canada's grizzly hidden past.
ghost tours • ghost tours of quebec • halloween • quebec city • ghosts in quebec
The Legacy of Vincent Van Gogh
Legendary Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh spent a year of his short life in the Asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole near the town of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France.
van gogh • france • provence • impressionism • saint-remy-de-provence
Legendary Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh spent a year of his short life in the Asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole near the town of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France.
van gogh • france • provence • impressionism • saint-remy-de-provence
Things to See in Sri Lanka - the South Coast
Now is the time to take advantage of off season prices and a favourable exchange rate before the regular tourists fly in between November and February
unawatuna beach resort • the lighthouse (sri lanka) • sri lanka wildlife parks • bentota beach • peacock beach hotel
Now is the time to take advantage of off season prices and a favourable exchange rate before the regular tourists fly in between November and February
unawatuna beach resort • the lighthouse (sri lanka) • sri lanka wildlife parks • bentota beach • peacock beach hotel
University of South Carolina Horseshoe Gardens
The bustling downtown research campus of the University of South Carolina - Columbia is an academic village in a garden. The Horseshoe Gardens have deep historical roots.
university of south carolina horseshoe gardens • horseshoe gardens • university of south carolina • academic village • cultivating scholarship fellowship reflection
The bustling downtown research campus of the University of South Carolina - Columbia is an academic village in a garden. The Horseshoe Gardens have deep historical roots.
university of south carolina horseshoe gardens • horseshoe gardens • university of south carolina • academic village • cultivating scholarship fellowship reflection
Visit Old San Juan's UNESCO World Heritage Forts
Built by Spanish troops, Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal are two of Puerto Rico's most visited attractions.
san juan puerto rico travel • san juan forts • puerto rico forts • san juan attractions • puerto rico attractions
Built by Spanish troops, Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal are two of Puerto Rico's most visited attractions.
san juan puerto rico travel • san juan forts • puerto rico forts • san juan attractions • puerto rico attractions
A Leisure Walk In Manila: Chinatown, My Chinatown!
How about an unplanned walk through common (yet less appreciated) destinations in Manila? All my friends were occupied with different weekend stuff so I was not likely to get one as a companion. Why bother, I mumbled to myself, you are here to join me, right? So jump in and let's start the walk!
china • town • chinatown • philippine • weekend
How about an unplanned walk through common (yet less appreciated) destinations in Manila? All my friends were occupied with different weekend stuff so I was not likely to get one as a companion. Why bother, I mumbled to myself, you are here to join me, right? So jump in and let's start the walk!
china • town • chinatown • philippine • weekend
Cozumel - Playa del Carmen: The Darling Duo of the Caribbean
Playa del Carmen and Cozumel have become the darling duo of Caribbean cruising. This article points out the "must sees" as well as one or two "don't bothers" for a 12 hour stop in these sister cities.
cozumel • caribbean • travel • cruise • playa del carmen
Playa del Carmen and Cozumel have become the darling duo of Caribbean cruising. This article points out the "must sees" as well as one or two "don't bothers" for a 12 hour stop in these sister cities.
cozumel • caribbean • travel • cruise • playa del carmen
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